Description: A article summarizing the SOA 2024 Regional Symposium in Riyadh

Description: Explore insights to non-traditional actuarial roles from a panelist with experiences in data science, finance and entertainment. The panelist will be sharing their perspectives on their non-traditional actuarial role in relation to the actuarial profession.

Description: Get an exclusive first look at the Society of Actuaries’ 2026 Professional Development lineup! This webcast will provide an overview of the major programs planned for 2026, including the Health Meeting, Valuation Actuary Meeting, ImpACT Annual Conference, AI Insights for Actuaries Symposium, and the expanded Professional Development Edge+ portfolio. The webcast will also feature a preview of the virtual Leadership and Management Skills Workshops. Facilitator Raymond DiDonna, FSA, will give an overview of modules New Manager Essentials and Communication Skills and show how they equip participants with practical skills that can be immediately applied in their roles. A Q&A segment will follow, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and gather information relevant to their professional development plans. We invite you to join us and begin planning your 2026 learning journey with confidence.

Description: This article discusses the differences between insurance direct marketers and actuaries and the similarities on which they can build.

Description: Editor’s note: This is the first article in a series of three covering the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Competency Framework. The subsequent articles will appear in future issues of the Actuary of the Future newsletter. The Society of Actuaries (SOA) Competency Framework is a powerful tool to enable you to design your future. Though it has been the SOA’s instrument for prioritizing continuing education and support to members since 2010, many actuaries are still not fully aware what a potent tool it can be to them in planning their personal careers.

Description: This article presents a fable about the issues that arise between marketers and actuaries in the product development process.

Description: The authors reflect on the 2023 SOA ImpACT Conference. They share some of the networking opportunities, and give overviews of the general sessions as well as some of the breakout sessions. They discuss reasons for attending an in-person meeting beyond getting continuing professional development credits.

Description: Part 1 of a 2-part series featuring interviews with four former SmallCo section chairs. The interviews shared their view of the value of SmallCo and of holding a leadership role. They also discussed the challenges of leading this section and gave advice for new section council members.

Description: Notes on the IAA meeting that took place in D.C. in May

Description: Chairperson’s letter discussing activities of the Technology Section.